Buying a New Phone
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Mr. Kent wants to buy a new smartphone to video call his son who is working overseas. So, he visits the nearby electronics shop Shopkeeper: Welcome to the blue wave electronics shop. What are you looking for sir? Mr. Kent: I want to buy a new smartphone, please Shopkeeper: I see please follow me to the second floor Mr. Kent: Okay thank you Shopkeeper: Here we have many kinds of smartphones with different price ranges. What do you prefer for a smartphone, cheap price, quality camera, strong battery, or anything else? Mr. Kent: I want to be able to video call for a long time. So, I think I want a phone with a strong battery and a good camera. I'm fine with any price actually as long as it is under 900 dollars Shopkeeper: I see then I think you would like this one. It's the newest model of the iPhone, iPhone 12. iPhone 12 is the best option regarding quality Mr. Kent: It looks very nice! How much is it? Shopkeeper: It's completely under your budget only 850 dollars. I think it is a very good price for such a good product. The iPhone 12 has a good design with the most up-to-date technology Mr. Kent: Very nice! Can I choose the color? Shopkeeper: yes the iPhone 12 comes in four colors: blue, white, black, and red Mr. Kent: Hmm I see. I will take the iPhone 12 in black please Shopkeeper: Thank you very much! So you will take an iPhone 12 in black right? I will help you pay as well. How would you like to pay? Mr. Kent: Can I pay with my credit card? Shopkeeper: Yes, of course sir Mr. Kent: Great, here is my visa card! Shopkeeper: Thank you sir. Your payment is done! Here is your receipt and your warranty card. If you have any problems with the new phone please bring the phone in the warranty card to our store. Mr. Kent: Thank you! Shopkeeper: Thank you for your purchase!